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Introduction to Cancer Biology

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  • Level 1 - Beginner
  • Course Code: 26GPA131

Introduction to Cancer Biology

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This course provides a foundational understanding of the biological basis of cancer, focusing on the molecular and cellular mechanisms that drive tumor initiation, progression, and metastasis. It introduces students to the hallmarks of cancer, oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, genomic instability, and signaling pathways involved in malignant transformation. The course also covers cancer epidemiology, risk factors, tumor microenvironment, and mechanisms of immune evasion. Students will learn about modern diagnostic techniques, biomarkers, and emerging therapeutic strategies including targeted therapy and immunotherapy

  • Aim to Understand the Fundamentals, Epidemiology and Risk Factors of Cancer
  • To know the leading cancer of males and females and Explore Cancer Detection, Diagnosis, Biomarkers, and Cancer Treatment Strategies.
  • Case report will help to understand the diagnostic, therapeutic and screening of cancer.

  • CO1 - Students are able to understand the Fundamental of Cancer Biology
  • CO2 - Students are able to know the Epidemiology and Risk Factors of Cancer
  • CO3 - Students are able to understand Cancer Diagnosis, treatment options and prevention of cancer

Day Topic Sub-Topic No. Sub-Topic Title Detailed Contents
Day 1 Introduction to Cancer Biology, Epidemiology 1.1 Definition Definition, purpose, real-world examples
1.2 Types of cancer Slow and Aggressive cancers
1.3 Epidemiology Incidence of cancer world vs. India
1.4 Worldwide current data Worldwide cancer burden
1.5 Indian prospective of cancer cancer burden in India
Day 2 Risk Factors and Aetiology of Cancer 2.1 Major Risk Factors Major Risk Factors
2.2 Personal Habit Tobacco and alcohol
2.3 Microbiological Bacteria and Viruses' role in cancer Dietary risk factors and Environmental factors
Day 3 Types of Cancer and Diagnostic Modality 3.1 Leading cancer Aggressive cancer, Rare Cancers
3.2 Early Diagnosis Pancreatic and Breast Cancer
Day 4 Case reports, screening and early diagnosis of breast cancer 4.1 Breast cancer, Indian perspective Case reports: Diagnostic Dilemma
4.2 early diagnosis of breast cancer Recent advances, case based studies
Day 5 Treatment options for breast cancer 5.1 Treatment Surgery and Chemotherapy
5.2 Hormonal therapy Hormonal therapy
5.3 Triple Negative test Treatment options for TNT
Day 6 Prevention and awareness and plans for breast cancer

  • Book 1:
    The Biology of Cancer – Robert A. Weinberg
    Book Details: Title: The Biology of Cancer, Edition: Second Edition (2013), Publisher: Garland Science, Taylor & Francis Group, ISBN-10: 0815342209. ISBN-13: 978-0815342205
  • Book 2:
    Principles of Cancer Biology – Lewis J. Kleinsmith
    Book Details:Title: Principles of Cancer Biology, Edition: 1st Edition (2006), Publisher: Pearson Education, ISBN-10: 0805348527, ISBN-13: 978-0805348526

Know your Mentor Contact Number Email Id Teaching Experience (in Yrs.)
Dr Ravi Kumar Sharma 8725825009 ravi.e11869@cumail.in 12+ Years

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